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Natan Slifkin shares his experience of obtaining a permit to enter Canada, while also planning a future visit to the US, with a particular interest in Florid...

Rabbi Natan Slifkin shares his travel mishap while on his way to Toronto for a scheduled engagement as a scholar-in-residence. Despite holding a British pass...

Natan Slifkin discusses the provocative campaign by Tzeva Shachor in Israel, a group dedicated to preventing the arrest of yeshiva students who evade militar...

In this exploration by Natan Slifkin, the focus is a clarification of phrases used in the Talmud that are often associated with Torah study and its practice....

The article by Natan Slifkin examines the argument that Torah study is as essential to national defense as serving in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), speci...

Natan Slifkin examines the controversy surrounding the poppy's symbolism for both Israelis and Palestinians, against the backdrop of cultural appropriation c...

Natan Slifkin critically examines the usage of the term 'parasite' to describe the haredi community, noting its historically antisemitic connotations and con...

Natan Slifkin critiques the American Jewish perspective on achdus (unity), which he sees as overly passive and not aligned with Torah values demanding active...

Natan Slifkin highlights the political upheaval in Israel following Prime Minister Netanyahu's dismissal of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, attributing it to ...

Natan Slifkin addresses persistent myths regarding Charedim and military service in Israel, providing factual rebuttals to ten common misconceptions. He clar...

Natan Slifkin explores the charedi community's separation from Klal Yisrael, highlighting its consequences and historical context. While charedi groups maint...

Natan Slifkin criticizes the charedi community for its lack of participation in Israel's national defense and its absence of compensatory acts of chesed. Sli...

The tension between Israel's dati-leumi and charedi communities has culminated in a crisis, fueled by the charedi community's persistent refusal to serve in ...

Natan Slifkin shares his internal struggle with confronting communal norms regarding military service among charedi Jews. Despite his reluctance, fear, and d...

Roshei Yeshiva from the Dati-Leumi community are voicing their opposition to charedi exemptions from Israeli military service amid the ongoing conflict affec...

Natan Slifkin discusses the juxtaposition between the charedi community's reluctance to serve in the Israeli Defense Forces and the religious interpretation ...

Natan Slifkin shares updates from the Biblical Museum of Natural History, highlighting the growing collection of unique Noah's Ark models from around the wor...

Natan Slifkin explores the intersection of evolution and Judaism, challenging the common belief that evolutionary theory is antithetical to Jewish theology. ...

Natan Slifkin reflects on his recent meeting with Natan Sharansky, a hero who endured persecution in the Soviet Gulag and became an advocate for freedom. Sli...

Rabbi Dr. Natan Slifkin critiques the narratives presented in Jewish Action magazine regarding communal unity and contributions to Israeli society, particula...

Natan Slifkin critiques the superficial understanding of 'achdus' or unity emphasized during Sukkot, arguing that true achdus involves proactively taking res...

Rav Melamed, author of Peninei Halacha, offers a distinct perspective on the Yom Kippur practice of Viduy, typically focused on confession and regret. In a s...

Natan Slifkin reflects on the twentieth anniversary of the Great Torah-Science Controversy, when his books integrating Torah with scientific perspectives wer...

Natan Slifkin explores the debate between traditional Torah perspectives and the Charedi concept of Daas Torah concerning military service and divine assista...

Living through the traumatic events of October 7, 2023, Rabbi Natan Slifkin reflects on the emotional and societal impact on Jews, particularly in Israel. De...

Natan Slifkin explores the disparity in responses to war between Israel's charedi and dati-leumi communities, particularly during the High Holidays. Slifkin ...

Reflecting on the distressing end to a tumultuous year for Israel, Natan Slifkin discusses the impact of recent terrorist incidents, including a deadly attac...

Reflecting on a year marked by severe challenges and surprising developments, Natan Slifkin discusses the unpredictability of life, referencing recent geopol...

Natan Slifkin shares his inspired yet belated idea to write a more accessible book on animals and the Torah, building on his previous work, "The Torah Encycl...

The piece by Natan Slifkin critiques the stance of certain Orthodox Jewish groups, such as Torah uMesorah, against drafting Haredi men into the IDF, contrast...

Natan Slifkin critiques an upcoming event in Lakewood, framed as a collective prayer gathering, which serves as a protest against Israeli draft laws affectin...

Natan Slifkin addresses the ongoing frustration surrounding the charedi community's avoidance of IDF service amidst a critical military situation in Israel. ...

In "Crocodile Conflicts," Natan Slifkin discusses the controversial narrative around a crocodile exhibit at the Biblical Museum of Natural History, sparked b...

Natan Slifkin discusses a revealing newsletter from Mishpacha magazine that highlights a conflict within the Charedi community in America. The newsletter ref...

Natan Slifkin explores the celebration in Israel following successful military operations attributed to the Mossad/IDF, raising ethical questions about rejoi...

Natan Slifkin humorously reports on the cancellation of a large Charedi rally in New Jersey, initially organized to protest against Israel. The event, expect...

Amidst Israel's ongoing military conflicts, a significant controversy arises within the Charedi community who plan to protest against the Israeli universal d...

Natan Slifkin critiques the audacious claims by the Israel edition of Yated Neeman that recent successful operations by Israel's intelligence and military ca...

In this article, Natan Slifkin humorously recounts an unexpected incident where Hezbollah militants were attacked through their pagers, leading to significan...

Natan Slifkin shares an unusual experience where a hypersonic missile from Yemen was intercepted near his location just as he was writing about Yemen's histo...

Natan Slifkin critiques certain Charedi Gedolim for their misuse of traditional phrases to support pre-determined positions on theological and practical issu...

Natan Slifkin explores the complex issue of army service in Israel and the divergent views of Torah scholars, particularly contrasting the charedi community'...

Natan Slifkin explores the intersection of halacha and zoology concerning the use of animal horns for shofars, sparked by the humorous confusion between dino...

Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, despite his harrowing experiences and losses due to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, stands out as a unique advocate for peace and mut...

The article "Torah on a Large Scale" explores the different approaches of the charedi and dati-leumi communities in Israel towards applying Torah principles ...

The article presents a poignant narrative set against the backdrop of the ongoing pain in Israel due to hostilities, focusing on a visit to an unconventional...

The article "Pain and Division" discusses the intense political and social discord in Israel following the murder of six hostages. It explores the complexiti...

The article discusses the role of American Jews in supporting Israel, especially regarding army service. While the author believes it's unrealistic to expect...

This article explores the kosher status of the lionfish, an invasive and venomous species recently introduced into the Mediterranean. Despite possessing veno...

The article addresses dilemmas faced by charedi individuals who feel trapped in their community's norms, particularly around not participating in national re...